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As the greatest athletes in the world begin to descend on Paris for the Summer 2024 Olympics, it appears not very many other people are doing the same—or at least not as many as were anticipated.

The Olympics Have Scared Tourists Away from Paris This Summer

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Summertime activities are pretty much broken down to two main locales: the beach or rivers and lakes.

The Best Rivers in the U.S. for Floating, Tubing, and—Yup!—Drinking

Atlanta

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Travelers Rest, South Carolina got its name in the 1800s for exactly the reason you’d think—it served as a rest stop for livestock drovers who were traversing the Blue Ridge Mountains.

How the Swamp Rabbit Trail Put a Small South Carolina Town on the Map

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In a lively English pub, just a 10-minute walk from London Stadium, Eileen Plunkett felt right at home.

Meet the Baseball Fans Crossing an Ocean to See Their Favorite Team

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On a 55-degree day in December of last year, 310 miles off the Western Sahara coast, Mayra Santos took her final strokes toward history.

The Ultramarathoner of Madeira, Portugal Wants to Take You Wild Swimming

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It was inevitable that Michelle Lidy would end up a massive racing fan.

Welcome to Speedway, the Tiny Town Absolutely Obsessed with the Indy 500

Miami

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To an entire generation, the fast-paced sport of jai-alai isn’t a game, it’s an IPA made by local brewery, Cigar City—and that’s a problem for Scott Savin.

Can Miami Save This 150-Year-Old Sport from Near Extinction?

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Daouda, a taxi driver in Paris for over a decade, is dreading the Olympic Games.

As 'Fake' Taxis Plague Paris, Legit Taxis Consider Leaving the City

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It was a sunny day in June, and I was on the way to Wrexham.

How a Football Documentary Transformed Wrexham, Wales Into a New Tourist Hub

New York

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Pickleball has been that girl for a while now.

Have Paddle, Will Travel for Pickleball in NYC

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Immersive experiences have, to this point, been reserved for traditional artists like the Van Goghs, Monets, and Khalos of the world.

A New Wave of Immersive Experiences Is Trading in Artists for Athletes

Chicago

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For more than 100 years Wrigley Field has welcomed guests to marvel at its ivy-colored brick outfield, snap photos under its iconic red marquee, and delight in its old-school scoreboard (which continues to be hand-turned).

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The Olympics Have Scared Tourists Away from Paris This Summer

The world’s stage isn’t going to be as much of a boon for certain industries as previously expected.

The Best Rivers in the U.S. for Floating, Tubing, and—Yup!—Drinking

No beach, no problem—here’s where to get your float on.

How the Swamp Rabbit Trail Put a Small South Carolina Town on the Map

How the Swamp Rabbit Trail gave a historical town a new life and a new identity.

Meet the Baseball Fans Crossing an Ocean to See Their Favorite Team

For Mets and Phillies superfans, baseball provides a reason to see the world.

The Ultramarathoner of Madeira, Portugal Wants to Take You Wild Swimming

Mayra Santos is a quirky, charming world record holder who offers lessons on the small island she calls home.

Welcome to Speedway, the Tiny Town Absolutely Obsessed with the Indy 500

Speedway is a town of 13,000, but one weekend in May, it welcomes a world of visitors to one of the world’s most famous auto races.

Can Miami Save This 150-Year-Old Sport from Near Extinction?

While jai-alai is thriving in other parts of the world, the last frontons in the US are trying to revive the sport.

As 'Fake' Taxis Plague Paris, Legit Taxis Consider Leaving the City

With the Paris Olympic Games just two months away, the City of Lights has a big taxi problem on its hands.

How a Football Documentary Transformed Wrexham, Wales Into a New Tourist Hub

Most destinations develop over time. Not so in the age of streaming.

Have Paddle, Will Travel for Pickleball in NYC

Name a more iconic spot to play pickleball than Central Park, we’ll wait.

A New Wave of Immersive Experiences Is Trading in Artists for Athletes

We tried the Messi Experience in Miami before it tours to 80 cities worldwide.

How to Have a Perfect Game Day at Wrigley Field

Where to eat, the deal with tailgating, and much more.